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Examples of former B&Bs, now HMOs that often house local homeless and vulnerable and ‘more transient’ populations. Common belief in the town that benefit recipients are moved from other local authorities in the English midlands “to get there dole by the sea’

Run by the Conwy Borough Council, Theatr Colwyn is source of significant local history and pride.

A prime site just to the east of the train station. Formerly the site of a covered market, the site is still undeveloped although it is now expected it may be turned into a car park for the local Whetherspoons.

The new Conwy Council building in the town. With around 700 employees it is was hoped the building would bring in some much needed economic activity to the area when it opened in 2018, however Covid had a big impact on this. The old council buildings in Conwy (town) are now closed. There had been some hope the building would act as more of a community centre alongside its administrative function, but there is little evidence of this.

The Victoria Pier used to be considerably longer with buildings but deteriorated and eventually fell, reopening in 2021 using some of the original features. A  BBC documentary was made about the last private owner’s attempt to repair and rejuvenate the pier in 2000s. It is now owned by Conwy Council.

A small example of street furniture provide by the ERDF.

Another route to the Promenade – pier in distance. This is the route you would take if coming off the train and headed straight to the Promenade – the problem is that when exiting from the train station, it is not obvious where to go – the signs are a new Town Council improvement designed to help.

Looking down Marine Road – one of a few roads that still run down to the beach. A55 flyover above and railway line next to it.

The A55 which was rerouted from further up in the town to run alongside the railway in 1960s. The move alleviated the bad congestion on the main road through town but also killed the footfall for local shops on Abergele Road. The main road is now a significant barrier between the town proper and the Promenade (along with the railway) – see photos below.